Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Spotlights on Innovation in the Field

The Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnership Spotlights on Success in the Field presents stories that highlight innovative practices. These practices are put in place to meet the goals of EHS-CC Partnership programs. The spotlights cover a wide variety of topics, such as ongoing monitoring, professional development, and fiscal responsibilities.

The Education Navigator assists child care partner staff in obtaining their Child Development Associate (CDA). Its goal is to provide support and guidance to assist staff as they make their way through community college. The Education Navigator program was developed by the Maricopa County Human Services Department (MCHSD) of Arizona.

The Directors Academy allows child care partners to come together to share, learn, and network. This innovative program provides child care program directors the opportunity to build their leadership skills. The Directors Academy was developed by the Maricopa County Human Services Department (MCHSD) of Arizona.

It can be a challenge to find the time for professional development in a child care program. Learn how one grantee uses innovative practices to offer learning opportunities for child care partner staff.

Learn how the Community Action Project of Tulsa County (CAP) combined the philosophy of traditional Head Start with collaborative partnerships from area school districts. Explore how CAP transformed a program on the brink of collapse into a highly regarded early childhood program.